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Falcons Call Up Two Players Including RB Khalil Herbert

The Atlanta Falcons officially elevated two players to their active roster on Saturday for Week 8’s game including RB Khalil Herbert and LB Brian Asamoah. Herbert, 28, is a former sixth-round pick of the Bears out of Virginia Tech back…

By Nate Bouda · NFL Trade Rumors

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 8:24 PM

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The Atlanta Falcons elevated running back Khalil Herbert and linebacker Brian Asamoah for Week 8.
Khalil Herbert previously played for several NFL teams including the Bears, Bengals, and Jets.
During the 2025 season, Herbert rushed for 52 yards across seven appearances with the Jets.

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The Atlanta Falcons officially elevated running back Khalil Herbert and linebacker Brian Asamoah from their practice squad to the active roster on Saturday ahead of their Week 8 matchup.

Herbert, a 28-year-old former sixth-round pick, spent time with multiple franchises including the Bears, Bengals, Colts, Seahawks, Jets, and 49ers prior to joining Atlanta's practice squad.

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Falcons Call Up Two Players Including RB Khalil Herbert

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